Carefully

“Did you just figure out who Smith is?” Judas asked, his brow furrowed in curiosity.

“Of course not,” Matthew replied, shaking his head. “But don’t you think this is too early to jump to conclusions?”

Judas shrugged. “Then you should not be bothered.”

Just then, Matthew’s phone rang, breaking the tension in the room. He checked the screen, his expression turning cautious as he saw the unknown number. He hesitated for a moment before answering.

“Hello?” Matthew said, his deep voice firm but guarded.

The voice on the other end was low and gravelly, sending a shiver down Matthew’s spine. He listened intently, his eyes locking onto Judas’s.

Judas’s curiosity was piqued, his eyes narrowing as he sensed the sudden change in Matthew’s demeanor.

Matthew’s grip on the phone tightened, his jaw clenched. “Hello, Who is this?” he demanded.

The voice on the other end chuckled, the sound sending a chill down Matthew’s spine.

Judas leaned forward, his eyes locked onto Matthew’s, sensing the storm br